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Rami Malek, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Morena Baccarin, Sepideh Moafi, Ebony Obsidian and other ̽����ѡ Ambassadors share why they are proud to support the ̽����ѡ’s work to help refugee families survive, recover and rebuild in the world’s toughest places. Learn more about how celebrities are supporting refugees and join them by making a gift to the ̽����ѡ today.  

Refugees resettled by the ̽����ѡ take part in an international program called Soccer Without Borders that uses the sport to help resettled refugees and immigrants adapt and thrive in their new homes. Read the full story. Read the full story.

Meet five refugee women—as diverse as former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to rapper M.I.A.—who have made a mark on history.

Mariela Shaker is a refugee from Aleppo, one of more than 4.8 million Syrians who have fled the brutal war that has engulfed the country for six years. Her home is largely in ruins, and she describes the city as a slaughterhouse, but her entire family is still there, struggling to survive. The 26 year old’s incredible musical talent earned her a full scholarship to study in the United States—and a reprieve from the violence.

28-year-old Moussa has made a new life for himself in Greece since leaving the Ivory Coast. He's planning on opening 'Our Home', Athens' first Ivorian restaurant, inspired by his childhood. His family used to cook for the whole community for free, welcoming everyone into their home to enjoy food. Sadly, his parents and younger brother died before he left the Ivory Coast.

Syrian refugee Bothina Matar was invited to go to Washington, D.C. by Congressman Marc Veasey, who represents her new community in Texas. On behalf of Syrian refugees, Bothina spoke to him, the press, and even attended President Trump's address to Congress. When asked why she accepted the invitation, she said "I just hope that by being here I will show the truth about refugees."